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Easy Salmon Avocado Boats
These salmon avocado boats take 5-minutes to make and are jammed packed with protein, (roughly 27 grams) Omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, healthy fats, fiber, vitamin D from the salmon and so much more! If you’re nervous to try canned salmon, don’t! It honestly tastes like tuna, and is so much better for you.
This is my go-to pantry lunch when I don’t have a lot of time, but want something that is naturally gluten-free, chock-full of protein, healthy omega-3 fats and fiber. This lunch fills me up for hours, and I personally feel energized after.
Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fats, magnesium and potassium, all which support hormonal health.
Fact: our brain is 60% fat, so it needs healthy fat for fuel and brain health, plus fat helps aid with digestion and so much more. So don’t be afraid of healthy fat peeps!
Check out my video to see just how easy this lunch is to make. I created this video on the fly on instagram. I’m on there all of the time, and post more than recipes, so if you want to follow me on there, come on on by.
Below is a sample base recipe, but play around with it and add what tastes good to you. I really posted this recipe to have you all consider trying canned salmon and avocado together. If you’re not into canned salmon, feel free to use tuna. I’ve listed some ideas in the notes below the actual recipe.
Easy Salmon Avocado Boats
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minutesThis is my go-to pantry lunch when I don't have a lot of time, but want something that is naturally gluten-free, chock-full of protein, healthy omega-3 fats and fiber. This lunch fills me up for hours, and I personally feel energized after.
Ingredients
1 avocado, halved, pitted, scooped out of skin - watch my above video if you're confused on this part
1 can wild salmon – I love Safe Catch wild pink salmon - check out their FAQ page to see why I love it so much
1/2 to 1 tablespoon avocado based mayo – I love Primal Kitchen, as it's made with avocado oil instead of canola oil, uses organic eggs and there is no added sugar
Roughly 6 pecans, toasted, roughly chopped - you can also use almonds, walnuts, basically whatever you have around
1-2 tablespoons hemp seeds
Pinch or two pink Himalayan sea salt
Optional - sliced green onion or diced red onion
Directions
In small bowl, combine salmon, mayonnaise, chopped pecans, hemp seeds and salt. Add more salt, or mayo to taste.
Pile salmon on prepared avocado halves, sprinkle with more hemp seeds and salt to taste. Enjoy!
- Feel free to add to or sub out any of the above ingredients with diced red onion, chives, green onion, celery, cucumber. The list goes on and on!
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Dairy free green goddess dressing. This is my dairy free, vegan take on a green goddess dressing. I wanted to create a tasty dairy free version, while focusing on keeping the ingredients ultra clean, so I used a coconut based yogurt @cocojune_organic that doesn’t contain gums, or other ingredients you can’t pronounce.
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The result, we love this dressing and have been making it on repeat. I love how creamy and vibrant this dressing is and how it coats each piece of lettuce. I also love how interchangeable the herbs are. You can truly use what you have on hand.
This dressing isn’t just for salads, you can use as a dip for veggies, sweet potato fries, or drizzle over grilled or roasted chicken. The possibilities are endless. 💕
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I want to share with you guys a simple lesson about reading ingredients. Here’s my favorite brand of coconut milk, Native Forest. As you can see, they have 2 kinds of the full fat unsweetened coconut milk, one is called simple, and one is classic. The difference here is in the ingredients, one contains guar gum and one doesn’t.
You really want to look at the labels and the ingredients, and not just trust the brand is the same across all products.
I love this Native Forest, Simple, because again it clearly states no quars, and if you look in the ingredients, you’ll see organic coconut milk, organic coconut, filtered water. Simple whole food ingredients, no added fillers, gums, or flavors. You always want to look for a BPA free cans and the USDA organic stamp, which means its certified organic, so there’s no GMO’s, pesticides etc.
What is guar gum, and why is it bad?
Guar gum, which is derived from the guar bean is a thickening agent that can wreak havoc on your digestive system by causing bloating, gas, and discomfort. It can disrupt the delicate balance of your gut microbiome, leading to inflammation and impaired nutrient absorption. It’s also seen a lot in non-dairy creamers or milks.
Was this helpful? If so, let me know in the comments below, 👇 as well as what else you would like to see, or know more about?
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Easy buckwheat porridge. If you’re looking to switch up your morning bowl of oats, then give buckwheat a try. It has a chewy texture and mild flavor, that pairs with just about anything.
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This buckwheat porridge is SO EASY to make, and is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan to boot, and the bonus is it takes under 15 minutes to whip up in the morning.
This breakfast is hubby approved. Steve tried this the other day and kept saying, “this is the best breakfast,” “man, this is SO good.” So if I can get my mountain biking, carb loving hubby to happily eat of bowl of this, then I think your family might love this too.
I love topping mine with blueberries, @socotahini and bee pollen!
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Rosemary & thyme turkey burgers. These are not your typical dry turkey burgers. The rosemary and thyme paired with the sautéed red onion give these burgers a pop of flavor, and the Dijon and avocado oil pump up the moisture. These burgers are also gluten-free and dairy-free.
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I love topping these burgers on a big green salad and pairing them with my oven roasted sweet potato fries. Delish! #turkeyburger #turkeyburgers #burger #dairyfreeglutenfree #burgers #healthyfood
These vegan Mexican quinoa bowls have become a weekly staple in our house. They’re naturally vegan, but are full of flavor from the avocado tahini, and spicy chipotle tahini sauce.
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These bowls are also great for those that are on the candida diet.
I ❤️ these bowls because they’re jam packed with plant protein, as quinoa is a complete protein, and beans when paired with the quinoa, make a complete protein too. This bowl is balanced and satisfying from the slow burning carbs, healthy fats, plant protein, and will honestly sustain you for hours.
These bowls are a great weeknight meatless dinner option, as I typically make the sauces ahead of time, (they literally take 5 minutes) so when it comes to dinner time, all I have to do is make the quinoa (takes under 20 minutes) and roast the sweet potatoes. I hope you give these a try, and that they become a go-to meatless dinner.
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Here’s the perfect snack for those of you trying to cut back on refined sugar. These healthy no bake cacao oat bars are super addicting, once you have a bite, you just can’t stop.
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The great thing is you don’t have to feel guilty, as these are made with pretty healthy ingredients and are GF, DF and refined sugar free. I love having these on hand for that afternoon, or post lunch craving. They hit the spot perfectly. #healthy #healthysnacks #healthysnackideas #healthysnack #refinedsugarfree #norefinedsugar #healthydesserts #healthydessert #healthydessertrecipes #healthysnackrecipes
